Summer is an inspiring time to live and work in New York City!  The restaurants, the museums, and the nightlife – we love it all!  Our staff at Ruby Rd. shared photos from some of their favorite NYC moments, and we want to share them with you.  Here are a few staff picks on what to do and see in NYC!

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Featuring Manus X Machina

Photo Credit: Sharon Ollivierre

Cloak- Karl Lagerfeld (French, born Hamburg, Germany, 1938) for House of Chanel (French, founded 1913)

The Met is one of NYC’s iconic museums, and for good reason!  Their unique and distinctive collections are treasures that bring the whole world to our city and through their doors.  The Costume Institute’s spring 2016 exhibition explores the evolution of design, handmade and machine, from the early 20^th century to the present.  Our staff had the opportunity to be inspired by the haute couture designs in the museum; here are a few of our favorites:

Photo Credit: Jessica Schreuders
Dress by Christian Dior (French, 1905–1957)

Photo Credit: Sharon Ollivierre

Photo Credit: Sharon Ollivierre

Karl Lagerfeld (French, born Hamburg, 1938) for House of Chanel (French, founded 1913)
Wedding ensemble, autumn/winter 2005–6 haute couture
Courtesy of CHANEL Patrimoine Collection

Photo Credit: Sharon Ollivierre

Photo Credit: Sharon Ollivierre
Dresses by Fortuny (Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo (1871-1949), Spanish)

Photo Credit: Sharon Ollivierre
Dress by Christian Dior

This amazing and inspiring exhibit can be enjoyed at the Met through August 14^th.  For more information, please visit this link:
http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2016/manus-x-machina/select-images

Café Lalo

Photo Credit: Wendra Raley

Modeled after European cafés, Café Lalo is a popular spot in the city for brunch, coffee and dessert.  We can’t resist their amazing selection of coffees and pastries, or their delicious brunch menu! After a long walk through the Met, it’s a perfect spot to stop and enjoy the city view through their floor to ceiling windows!

Photo Credit: Wendra Raley

Black and White is Always Right!

A fabulous day needs a fabulous dress!  Take your Ruby Rd. style from brunch to a night on the town with our geometric print tunic dress and matching accessories, and paint the town in black and white!

West Harlem Piers

Photo Credit: Sharon Ollivierre

West Harlem Piers, a break between the neighborhoods of Morningside Heights and Washington Heights, provides scenic views of the Hudson River and NYC sunsets.  Once a landing point for immigrants to the United States, the park now provides lots of summer entertainment, including concerts and dancing on the pier.

The Skylark

Photo Credit: Ruby Rd. Design and Product Team

Thirty stories up above the iconic Times Square, the Skylark is a classic cocktail lounge where we love to gather as a team and celebrate any occasion!  The surrounding windows provide a bird’s eye view of the Hudson River, Hudson Yards, Times Square, The Empire State Building, and Midtown Manhattan.  In the warm months, Skylark provides an outdoor space to enjoy the evening with fabulous friends.   Here are a few more photos of the Skylark views and our talented staff:

Photo Credit: Ruby Rd. Design and Product Team

Photo Credit: Gigi Bio

Photo Credit: Sharon Ollivierre

One World Trade Center

Photo Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/quintanomedia/

Completed in 2014, the One World Trade Center is NYC’s newest iconic skyscraper.  It stands at 1,776 feet, and is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.  Visiting the observation deck at the top of the tower provides the best views of New York City and New Jersey; here are a few photos from the top that will take your breath away with their beauty:

Photo Credit: Gabriel Nieves

Photo Credit: Gabriel Nieves

Photo Credit: Gabriel Nieves

We love to share a few of our favorite NYC hotspots with you, and hope you find inspiration in your surroundings, wherever you happen to live!

As always, you inspire us with your Ruby Rd. style!  Share a pic of your favorite Ruby Rd. styles on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, with the hashtag, #myRubyRdstyle, so we can see your special summer looks!  Join us in the style sharing!